Site Manager M&E at Stefanutti Stocks

Mechanical & Electrical Operations embark on a process of career path development and succession planning. In order to achieve this our Mechanical & Electrical Discipline requires the services of a Site Manager. The position requires:

• Performs on-site management, supervision and co-ordination of all self-performed and sub contracted work.  Executes field construction activities and controls project schedule. Reviews design scope and approach with regard to constructability.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Co-ordination and management of all site activities necessary to achieve the program dates to the specified standards.
• Establish the site offices and facilities and ensure that the planned layout of buildings, stores, and working areas are developed to give the most efficient and economical use of areas and resources.
• Develop and maintain contact with client’s site representative on an on-going basis.
• Liaise with the Contract/Project Manager to ensure that all contractual obligations and conditions are adhered to whilst ensuring that all costs remain within budget.
• Monitor work in progress and manage deviations to ensure compliance with agreed plans and budgets.
• Immediately report to the Contract/Project Manager any factor which is adversely affecting the contract if he himself cannot take corrective action.
• Ensure that all revisions to drawings, changes to specifications, program, alterations and scope of work is effectively communicated to all concerned and that all such revisions, changes, alterations and resolutions are recorded.
• Ensure that all technical problems are attended to immediately so that work can proceed unhindered
• Oversee the effective close-out of the project on site.
• Effective utilization of resources on site and ensuring adherence of site activities to company standards to ensure the profitable and productive utilization of all resources on the site and that all site activities are carried out in accordance with company standard, regulations and systems:
• Lead and motivate staff to optimal performance;
• Co-ordinate the work of all resources to ensure effective liaison and co-operation between various contractors to ensure that there is the minimum of conflict arising between the objectives and priorities of each.
• Ensure that there is strict adherence to all contract codes, standards and specifications.  Ensure that the Standard Practice system and any contract related procedures agreed with the client are fully implemented and maintained.
• Ensure the submission of both verbal and written reports to the Contract/Project Manager on the progress of the contract on a regular basis to ensure that management is kept informed of the project progress

Policies and Procedures:

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures
• Will be required to do work within your abilities from time to time that is outside the Job Description as detailed above
• Ensure adherence to Safety regulations and standards to ensure that all site operations are carried out in accordance with the prescribed safety regulations and standards and the application of the highest safety standards at all times.

Academic Qualification:

• Qualified Artisan
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of Process Plants.
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Contract Law

Experience

• 5-10 years’ experience as Construction Manager within the African continent
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.  This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various construction activities.
• A working and proven knowledge of the Construction industry with demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and keep the team engaged.

 Personal Qualities

• Management / Leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with respect to construction principles.
• Ability to solve problems and plan ahead.
• Must be capable of communicating clearly and co-ordinating more than one activity at a time.
• Must have a strong desire to accomplish tasks in set time frame.
• Be quality and safety driven.